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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.44, 1,053.77 and 263.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.44, 1,053.77 and 263.67 is: 395.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.44 : 1,053.77 = 263.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.44/1,053.77 = 263.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.44x = 1,053.77 × 263.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.44x = 277,848.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,848.20/702.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.55

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